Recap #1 | 10x Stocks to Options

Thank you to all who joined the Webcast last week about the sharing of 10x Stocks to Options. We covered a lot of ground and I’ve decided to put everything down in writing. With reference to the slides presented in the webcast, I hope this summary makes it easier for you to digest the strategies we discussed.

By trade, I am an engineer, but my journey into the world of stock market began over 15 years ago. When I first started investing in the US stock market, I had zero investment knowledge. It has been a long, challenging, and rewarding road since then. Today, I want to share my personal investment journey with you. My hope is that you’ll walk away with some helpful insights—and perhaps have a little fun along the way.

Let’s take a moment to look back at my performance over the last two years. While 2024 was actually the stronger year for my portfolio, 2025 was a fascinating rollercoaster that taught me a lot about market resilience.

The year 2025 started on a high note. In January, everything looked great; with the new Trump administration taking office, the market enjoyed what felt like a "honeymoon month." Confidence was high and the charts were green.

However, the honeymoon ended quickly. The following three months (February through April) were, quite frankly, a disaster for my portfolio. As trade war sentiments and tariff talk dominated the headlines, I watched my portfolio dip by as much as $250,000 at its lowest point.

Thankfully, the tide turned. Over the next six months, the market began a steady recovery. I noticed a distinct pattern: every time a new negotiation deal was announced, or whenever there was a pause or delay in tariffs (particularly regarding China), the market surged.

By staying the course through that volatility, I managed to recover all of my initial losses and turn a solid profit by the end of the year.

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